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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.02, 296.82 and 125.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.02, 296.82 and 125.92 is: 188.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.02 : 296.82 = 125.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.02/296.82 = 125.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.02x = 296.82 × 125.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.02x = 37,375.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,375.57/198.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.75

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